Ribbon cutting held for The Ascent on Broadway, a 160-unit development in South Phoenix

The Ascent on Broadway, a new transit-oriented housing development in South Phoenix, was unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony where speakers said the site will provide 160 units for families who qualify for low-income housing.

Speaker 1, an event speaker, opened the ceremony saying, "Today is a beautiful day. We're having a ribbon cutting ceremony for a brand new housing development right here in South Phoenix. 321. The ascent on Broadway is a new development that's gonna offer a 160 units for families who otherwise would not have a place to go." Speaker 2, an event speaker, described the development as being close to restaurants and parks and said the units are aimed at qualifying low-income families: "These, units are available to folks that qualify. They're, for low income families. And so it is a beautiful site, and it's transit oriented. We have amazing restaurants, parks. Moving into these apartments brought us stability and a kid friendly environment."

Speakers also described on-site programming. "Programming that we do is ultimately to help the individuals, become self reliant and, you know, be able to succeed in life and just make it better for for themselves," Speaker 2 said. The remarks indicated programming is part of the development's services but did not specify program operators, funding sources, eligibility details beyond "qualify," or a timeline for when residents will move in.

Speaker 1 closed by reflecting on the project's purpose for families, saying, "When I think of home, I think of family, I think of love, I think of together. That's what home is. We want that for every family, in Maricopa County." The ceremony transcript contained no formal vote, budget authorization, or contract details related to the project.